This is Rare Groove Part 9 PLUS #TheSoulMixtape 35

 

Two mixes this week, the next installment of my rare groove mixes plus #TheSoulMixtape 35, both featuring some great music that I hope you enjoy. Press play below and be sure to stay around for new stuff from Grizz and Ridym

DJ Grizz- The O'Jays Mix

Time for a mix from one of my favourite groups of the 70's on one of my favourite labels of the 70's.. its the The O'Jays on Philadelphia International Records! Formed in the late 50's they had some moderate success throughout the 60's (Northern Soul aficionados will attest to that!) but it wasn't until Gamble and Huff signed them to Philly in the 70's that they made it big... here's some of their best!

We start with the unmistakeable bass line of For The Love Of Money, we've the tribute to false friends everywhere in Backstabbers, the massive hit Love Train, there's the original Now That We've Found Love and we end on the sublime Darlin Darlin Baby... plus more O'Jays gold!

Enjoy Soul Lovers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

DJ Ridym - RnB Sessions 14

Welcome back to a mega mix of some of the best of RnB from around 2005. A period in time that produced an abundance of top quality albums from artists like Musiq Soulchild, Bilal, Slum Village, Van Hunt, Dwele, The Roots, Aloe Blacc and Amp Fidler to name but a few.

Most of these artists are still holding it down today although styles may have changed somewhat in keeping with the times I still think the early 2k stuff was the best. So kick back and enjoy!

1. The Rebirth - This Journey In
2. Sysmith - There's No Place Like Love
3. Musiq Soulchild - Until
4. Dwele - Know Your Name
5. Van Hunt - Higlights
6. Steve Spacek - Dollar
7. Amp Fidler - Dreamin'
8. Linden David - Sexy Cinderella
9. D'Angelo - I Found My Smile Again
10. Van Hunt - Down Here In Hell (With You)
11. Musiq Soulchild - Just Friends (Sunny)
12. Common - It's Your World
13. Slum Village - Do Your Thing
14. Blackalicious - Black Diamonds and Pearls
15. Electric Wire Hustle - TomBoy
16. Bilal - Make Me Over
17. Mos Def - Panties
18. Dwele - Jefferson
19. Aloe Blacc - Bailar
20. Eric Roberson - Pleasure Before Pain
21. Dwele - Holla
22. Musiq - Soulchild Newness
23. Darien Brockington Come Around
24. Bilal - Get Out Of My Hair
25. The Roots - The Seed
26. Van Hunt - Out Of The Sky
27. Amerie - Rolling Down My Face

DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness 135

Here we go again with some great Rare Groove and Soul from the 70’s and 80’s.... its Soul Niceness 135!

We begin with a dance floor favourite from Arthur Adams, Curtis sings about that thing we love, there's an early 70’s offering from The Supremes, we have a Shalamar classic and end on a great piece of Brazilian Soul-Jazz from Gilberto Gil... plus more special Soul from back in the day!

Catch you real soon Soul lovers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Arthur Adams- You got the floor

Universal Togetherness Band- More than enough

Aged in Harmony- Trust me

Curtis Mayfield- Soul music

The Supremes- Stoned love

Crack of dawn- Certain kind of woman

Shalamar - Second time around

Love Apple- Man on the side

Gilberto Gil- Maracatu Atomico

DJ Ridym - Dusty Roads 4

And so the journey begins once again with my latest edition of Dusty Roads. This time around I've gone for some mellow jazz and blue eyed soul with Joni Mitchell, Terry Reid and Hall & Oates. From the haunting Heather, all 8 minutes and worth every second from start to finish to Rodney Franklins jazz groover and soundtrack to the hit series Hill Street Blues. So if you're planning a journey be sure to take along the Dusty Roads series with you.

Hope you enjoy and I'll be back real soon with some more. One love 🔯

1. Rodney Franklin - Hill Street Blues
2. Guru feat. Common and Bob James - State Of Clarity
3. Shuggie Otis - Inspiration Information
4. Joni Mitchell - The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
5. Heatwave - Star Of A Story
6. Billy Cobham - Heather
7. John Lucien - Kuenda
8. Baden Powell - Pai
9. Jorge Dalto - I've Got You On My Mind
10. José Feliciano - California Dreamin
11. D'Angelo - Really Love
12. Bill Withers - Can We Pretend
13. Terry Reid - Ooh Baby
14. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Sara Smile

Dj Grizz- Cameo Mix

Today we feature an 80's Soul Supergroup - it's Larry 'Codpiece' Blackman and the boys.... Cameo! From their early 70's start as a big band Funk outfit through to their 80's electro-funk they had a string of big hits throughout the 1980's. Heres a selection of their best in my humble opinion.

We start the Cameo-fest with a version of the Slave funk hit, there's the much covered original of Word Up, of course we have the tune that starts a formation dance frenzy at any party its played at- Candy, we've a Jazz Funk tinged Sound Table from the late 70's and end on a Rare Groove monster in Love You Anyway.... plus more from Larry and the gang!

Have a Funky week mixtapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Slyde

Word up

Shes Strange

Candy

Single life

Soul Army

Back and forth

The Sound Table

Love you anyway

#TheSoulMixtape Tape No.34 on Nuwaveradio

 

#TheSoulMixtape number 34 kicks off with some great 90's RnB from the likes of Faith Evans, Deborah Cox, SWV and Mica Paris and ends with some Soul and Jazz Funk classics from the likes of the S.S.O Orchestra and John Handy. In between we have some Hip Hop from Chance the Rapper, Broken and Soul to keep the earbuds engaged!

Stay tuned for more great music from Ridym and Grizz, ill be back soon.

 

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 10 Original Dancehall

Greetings mixtapers and welcome to my latest offering of Reggae Rockers showcasing the best reggae dj's of early Jamaican dancehall music. It was a time when DJ's like Yellowman, Sista Nancy, Brigadier Jerry and Charlie Chaplin were making their name on sounds systems like King Stur Gav, Metromedia and big stage events like Reggae Sunsplash. 

With naughty lyrics from tracks like hotel fee and wreck-a-pum-pum this selection will take you back to those years when dancehall lyrics were fun and something worth listening too in my opinion compared to a lot of modern bling era of dancehall we hear today. Back then you couldn't DJ about the Ferrari you drove or how much champagne you drunk because everyone was broke so you had to dig a little deeper and make it fun. 

So kick back with a red stripe and let the lyrics take you on a journey when dancehall was king.

One Love

1. Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
2. Brigadier Jerry - One Man Ranch
3. Yellowman - Wreck-A-Pum-Pum
4. Barry Brown - Belly Move
5. Sugar Minott & Charlie Chaplin - Four Wheel Wheelie
6. Triston Palma, Jah Thomas & Toyan - Entertainment
7. Wayne Hutton - Love Is Gone
8. Kublai Khan - Mamase Mamasa
9. General Echo & Madoo - Hotel Fee
10. Fire Fox - Give Them Reggae
11. Steve Wander - Don't Throw It All Away
12. Dennis Brown - Missing You
13. Little John - Joker Lover

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 3

 A chance to sit back and chill now! Another selection of great soft Soul classics from way back when to wind down to... its Mellow Soul Classic Vol. 3!

We start with an Earth Wind and Fire mellow monster, we’ve a seductive great from Barry White complete with strings ands the best bass voice out there, The Blackbyrds give us an 80’s 2step favourite, The Isleys hold a love song masterclass and we end on another Terry Callier gem .... and yet more laid back classics to enjoy.

Have a relaxing week Mixtapers

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

 

Earth Wind and fire- Thats the way of the world

Ruth Copeland- Heaven

Barry White- Midnight and you

Maxi Anderson- Lover to lover

Blackbyrds- Love dont strike twice

Willie Hutch-Sunshine Lady

Manhattens- Shining star

Isley Bros.- Living for the love of you

Terry Callier- We are one

DJ Grizz- Marvin Covered

Today we have a great selection of Marvin Gaye cover tunes. Nine top versions of the great mans materiel... its Marvin Covered!

We start with a T Boy Ross 70's boogie version of I Want You, By All Means gives New Jack Swing tinge to Lets Get It On, Jimmy Riley lends a reggae vibe, Angela and Boz have wonderful version of the Marvin/Tammi duet, and we end on a Donny Hathaway sublime rendition of the definitive Marvin anthem... and theres more Gaye greatness!

Have a great week you lovely Mixtapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

T Boy Ross- I want you

By all means- Lets get it on

Leon Ware- Come live with me angel

Donnie Elbert- I heard it through the grapevine

Jimmy Riley- Sexual Healing

Richard Evans- Mercy Mercy me

Jason Miles- Heavy love affair

Angela Bofill Boz Scaggs- Aint nothing like the real thing

Donny Hathaway- Whats going on